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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 21,2006
CALLED TO ORDER
POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM
60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:30 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
Councilmembers present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
LISA 6IST, Mayor Pro Tem
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MIKE GARCIA
JOSE SOLORIO
Absent: ALBERTA CHRISTY
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
STAFF Present:
DAVID N REAM, City Manager,
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
Melissa Rusler, Police Chaplain
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
. Councilmember Alvarez pulled Item 22. K. for separate discussion
. City Manager requested the La Calle Cuatro de Santa Ana Association
agreement on Item 25.0. be continued to the September 5, 2006 meeting
. Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 25.0.
. Addition of Closed Session Report -Item 19.A.
. Excuse the absence of Councilmember Christy from the August 21, 2006
meeting.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Pulido,
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Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show
the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.B.)
10A ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 7,2006
10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 2006
ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
11A 800MHz COUNTYWIDE COORDINATED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Placed on first reading on August 7, 2006 City Council Meeting and
approved by a vote of 6-0 vote, Pulido absent
Published in the Orange County Reporter on August 11, 2006
Motion: Place on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2722 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana adding Sections 14-4 through 14-4.6 to Chapter 14 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding public safety radio system coverage
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13A VACANCY REPORT - AUGUST 16, 2006
Motion: The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
BOARD/COMMISSION
Community Redevelopment /
Housing Commission
Environmental & Transportation
Committee
Youth Commission - Regular
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
VACANCIES
1
WARD
Tenant
1
5
5
4
11
1, 3, 4, 5 & 6
Mayor, 2, 3, & 6
Community Redevelopment /
Housing Commission
Personnel Board
TOTAL
EXPIRED
TERMS
1
WARD
BOARD/COMMISSION
Mayor
1
2
Mayor
13.B. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Name
Main Street Development
Main Street Development
Park Development, Recreation Programs
& Education Partnerships
Main Street Development
Neighborhood ImprovemenUCode Enforcement
Date
03/02/06
04/06/06
04/18/06
06/01/06
06/27/06
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
The following notices were posted pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act.
Council Agendas and Board and Commission resignations are posted on the door of the
Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza and Committee Agendas on the door of City
Hall at 20 Civic Center Plaza.
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter postings into the Minutes. (Items 15.A.
through 15.1.)
Council MeetinQ AlIendas MeetinQ Date Posted Time
15.A. City Council Agenda 08/07/06 08/02/06 5:30 p.m.
15.B. Revised City Council Agenda 08/07/06 08/04/06 4:10 p.m.
15.C. Revised City Council Agenda 08/07/06 08/04/06 5:47 p.m.
15.0. Adj. Regular Meeting Agenda 08/07/06 08/04/06 4:10 p.m.
15E. Cancellation Notice - Neighborhood ImprovemenUCode Enforcement
07/25/06 07/20/06 11 :00 a.m.
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15.F.
15.G.
15.H.
15.1.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Committee AQendas MeetinQ Date
Posted Time
Neighborhood ImprovemenU 07/31/06
Code Enforcement
Main Street Development 08/03/06
Technology 08/09/06
Special Meeting - Neighborhood 08/16/06
ImprovemenUCode Enforcement
07/28/06 3:25 p.m.
07/31/06 5:30 p.m.
08/04/06 4:10 p.m.
08/14/06 3:30 p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.D.)
16.A.
16.B.
16.C.
16.D.
Honoree
Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez - Appointed as US Ambassador,
Food and Agricultural Agencies
Sahuayo, Michoacan - 2006 Fiesta Patronal
Troop 680 & Troop 5194- Eagle Scout Awardees
Pastor Daniel- 30 Years of Ministry
Date
8/3/06
8/3/06
8/5/06
8/6/06
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve Settlements.
Estella Baker v. City of Santa Ana, ANA 0352722, compromise and
release in the amount of $29, 5000
Maria Carvalho v. City of Santa Ana, case AHM 0120122, stipulated
disability in the amount of $23,310
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
Motion: Excuse the absence of Councilmember Christy from the August 21,
2006 Council Meeting.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
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APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING THE OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT
Motion: 1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-051 - Authorizing the City Manager and the
Chief of Police to execute a grant award agreement with the California
Office of Traffic Safety
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07-018 - Accepting the
California Office of Traffic Safety, Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program Grant in the amount of $634,720 into the revenue account
and appropriate same into the California Office of Traffic Safety,
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts
20.8. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FUNDS FOR THE SENIOR MOBILITY
PROGRAM
Motion: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07-016 - Accepting $183,840 in
the Orange County Transportation Authority Senior Mobility Program
revenue accounts and appropriate funds to the Senior Mobility Program
expenditure accounts
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.L.)
22A SPEC. NO. 03-044 HEATING, VENTilATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - Renew the contract
with Adelphia, Inc. d/b/a/ Chandler's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration for
a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $190,000 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
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22.B. SPEC. NO. 04-091 - LEASE AND RENTAL VEHICLES - Renew the
contracts for a two-year period, in the following annual amounts not to
exceed:
Vendor:
Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc.
Enterprise Fleet Cervices
Location:
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Amount:
$ 27,183.75
$175,519.67
22.C. SPEC. NO. 05-127 - DEFIBRILLATORS - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Amend
the contract with Emergency Medical Equipment, LLC, in the amount of
$52,500 for a total amount not to exceed $57,600 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.D. SPEC. NO. 06-083 - KITCHEN CABINETS - FIRE DEPARTMENT -
Award a contract to The Home Depot in an amount not to exceed $13,330
- Finance & Management Services Agency
22.E. SPEC. NO. 06-090 - CLOTHING AND SHOES FOR JAIL OPERATIONS
- POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motion: 1. Reject the bid from ATD American Co. as nonresponsive to the
specification.
2. Award a contract to Leslee Scott, Inc. for the purchase of inmate
undergarments and shoes for a two-year period, with provision
for three one-year renewals in an annual amount not to exceed
$47,426.
22.F. SPEC. NOS. 02-006 & 06-105 - FOR BODY ARMOR VESTS - POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Motion: 1. Amend the contract with Galls, an ARAMARK Company LLC, for
body armor vests in the amount of $20,000 for an amount not to
exceed $67,051.
2. Award a contract to Galls, an ARAMARK Company LLC, for body
armor vests for a three-year period, with provision for two, one-
year renewals in an annual amount not to exceed $45,997; and
increase the aggregate limit for miscellaneous supplies in an
annual amount not to exceed $20,000.
22.G. SPEC. NO. 06-107 - NATIVE PLANTS FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK
HABITAT RESTORATION - PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY
SERVICES AGENCY - Award a contract to Tree of Life Nursery in the
amount of $1 9, 143 - Finance & Management Services Agency
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22H. SPEC. NO. 06-109 - STREET SWEEPER BROOM REWRAP - Finance &
Management Services Agency
Motion: 1. Reject the bid from West Coast Equipment, Inc. as nonresponsive
to the specification.
2. Award a contract to American Rotary Broom Co, Inc. for street
sweeper broom rewrap service for a one-year period, with
provision for two, one-year renewals in the annual amount not to
exceed $165,000.
22.1. SPEC. NO. 06-115 - MIDSIZE PASSENGER VEHICLES - Finance &
Management Services Agency
Motion: 1. Reject the bid from Fairview Ford Sales, Inc. as nonresponsive to
the specification.
2. Award a contract to Bob Stall Chevrolet for the purchase of nine
midsize passenger vehicles in the amount of $181,480.09: and
increase the aggregate limit for miscellaneous parts in an annual
amount not to exceed $20,000.
22.J. SPEC. NO. 06-116 - DUMP TRUCK BED REPLACEMENT - Award a
contract to ML Truck Body & Equipment Corp. in the amount not to
exceed $18,517.92; and increase the aggregate limit for miscellaneous
parts and repairs in an annual amount not to exceed $15,000 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.K. SPEC. NO. 06-118 - VEHICLE PARTS AND SERVICE - Award contracts
for a one-year period, with ~revi6iaA for two, ono yoar HlRewals in the
aAAlJal aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000 with the following
vendors:
Vendor:
Power Chevrolet Irvine
Power Ford Tustin
Villa Ford, Inc.
Location:
Irvine
Tustin
Orange
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action and direct staff
to notify local vendors, including Guaranty Chevrolet, of the
opportunity to bid on vehicle parts and service.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
22.L. SPEC. NO. 06-106 - CLASS I TREE PRUNING AT THE SANTA ANA
ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK - Award a contract to ProCare Tree Service
,
Inc., in the amount of $13,951 - Finance & Management Services Agency
PROJECTS MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION. IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23A CONTRACT AWARD FOR PINE STREET SANITARY SEWER AND
WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT 05-3509)
Motion: 1. Award a contract to Simich Construction Company, Inc., the
lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices and
add-on alternate one in the estimated amount of $740,395 for
construction of Pine Street Sanitary Sewer and Water Main
Improvements.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $921,500.
23.B. CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO.1; PROJECT 06-3511 - CIVIC
CENTER DRIVE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
Motion: Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Civic Center Sanitary Sewer
Improvements Project to construct a sewer main along Lowell Street
north of Civic Center Drive for an estimated cost or $130,750.
AGREEMENTS
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A.
through 25.R.)
25A AGMT NO. 2006-212 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2006-02 - With Deborah J. Davidson for the structure
located at 1310 South Birch Street (Masin House) - Planning & Building
Agency
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25.B. AGMT NO. 2006-213 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2006-03 - With Paul D. Giles for the structure located
at 1106 North Spurgeon Street. (Claycomb House) - Planning & Building
Agency
25.C. AGMT NO. 2006-214 - PLAN CHECK SERVICES - With Willdan in an
amount not to exceed $75,000 - Planning & Building Agency
25.D. AGMT NO. 2006-215 - POLICE SERVICE DOG TRAINING AND
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT SERVICES - With Adlerhorst International,
Inc., for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $41,450 - Police
Department
25.E. AGMT NO. 2006-216 - SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION -
Renew the agreement with Anaheim Memorial Medical Center - Police
Department
25.F. AGMT NO. 2006-217 - INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES - Renew the
agreement with Correctional Managed Care Medical Corporation for a
one-year period in an amount not to exceed $1,110,518 - Police
Department
25.G. AGMT NO. 2006-218 - POLICE JAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Renew
the agreement with CompuDyne Inc., in an amount not to exceed $45,000
- Police Department
25.H AGMT NO. 2006-219 - COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE - Renew the agreement with Northrop Grumman Public
Safety, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $75,000 - Police
Department
25.1. AGMT NO. 2006-220 - CONSULTING SERVICES - With MBIA
MuniServices Company (MMC), for a three-year period not to exceed
$40,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
25.J. AGMT NO. 2006-221 - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - With the City of
Costa Mesa to rehabilitate Sunflower Avenue between Avenue of the Arts
and Bear Street - Public Works Agency
25.K. AGMTS - ON-CALL DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES - PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY
AGMT NO. 2006-222 - With DMJM Harris in an amount not to exceed
$300,000
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AGMT NO. 2006-223 - Execute an amendment to the agreement with
Willdan for $200,000 for an amount not to exceed $400,000
25.L. AGMT - DEPOT ART WALL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (PROJECT
1821)
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2006-224 - With State of California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) in the amount of $250,000 for the Santa Ana
Depot Art Wall Project.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07-017 - Accepting Caltrans
Division of Rail Minor Capital Funds for the Santa Ana Depot Art Wall
Project in the amount of $250,000 into the Select Street Construction
Fund and appropriating funds to the Select Street Construction Fund
for the Santa Ana Depot Art Wall Project
25.M. AGMTS - PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR BRISTROL STREET
CORRIDOR (PROJECT 06-1500) - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
. AGMT NO. 2006-225 - Angel Hernandez and Herlinda Gramajo for
the purchase of the single family residence located at 305 S. Bristol
Street in the amount of $645,000;
. AGMT NO. 2006-226 - J. Paul and Arlene Thomassen for the
purchase of the single family residence located at 1255 Bishop
Street in the amount of $565,000;
. AGMT NO. 2006-227 - J. Paul and Arlene Thomassen for the
purchase of the single family residence located at 1254 Camile
Street in the amount of $565,000
25.N. AGMT NO. 2006-228 - CONSULTING SERVICES - With Wesley A.
Bosch, M.A., for an amount not to exceed $70,000 - Community
Development Agency
25.0. AGMT NO. 2006-229 - PROMOTIONS AND MARKETING EFFORTS IN
THE DOWNTOWN - \/VitA La Calle C~atro se ganta I\na Association in
an amo~nt not to excoes $84,249 ans with Downtown Santa Ana
Business Council in an amount not to exceed $77,760 - Community
Development Agency
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City Manager requested to continue the La Calle Cuatro de Santa
Ana Association agreement to the September 5, 2006 meeting.
Mayor Pulido abstained on this item.
25.P. AGMT NO. 2006-230 - STATE MANDATED COST REIMBURSEMENT
CLAIM SERVICES - Renew the agreement with Maximus, Inc., for an
annual amount not to exceed $12,500 - Finance & Management Services
Agency
25,Q. AGMT NO. 2006-231 - SIGNAL INTERCONNECT/PRE-EMPTION AT
ALTON AVENUE AND GREENVILLE (PROJECT 2597) - With Union
Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Company - Public Works Agency
25R. AGMT NO. 2006-232 - IMPROVE RAILROAD CROSSING ON MAIN
STREET (PROJECT 1757) - Execute an amendment to the agreement
with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Company in the amount of $18,829
for a total contract amount of $77,130 - Public Works Agency
... END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ...
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES
50A ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS FOR CITY
STREETS
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana revising the prima
facie speed limits for streets in the City as set forth in Article VII of Chapter
36 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
MOTION: Garcia
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Sist, Bustamante, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
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RESOLUTIONS
55.A. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ANNUAL BUDGET
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-052 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana to amend the current annual budget to reallocate two full
time positions and one part time civil service position in Library Services
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
55.B. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY ON PROVIDING HEALTHY
SNACKS IN VENDING MACHINES AT CITY-OWNED FACILITIES
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-053 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana directing the City Manager to adopt a policy on healthy
snacks in vending machines at City owned facilities
Graciela Barajas addressed the Council in support of the healthy snacks
vending machines policy
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (O)
ABSTAIN: None (O)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
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55.C. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A LOGAN PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT
Joe Andrade, representing the Logan Neighborhood, and Debbie McEwen
spoke in support of the resolution establishing a Logan permit parking
district.
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-054- A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana establishing the logan Permit Parking District
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
REPORTS
65.A. 4TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS REPORT - CITY
MANAGER
The City Manager provided an update on developments related to the 4th
District Court of Appeals
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2006-03 TO REZONE A PARCEL
FROM PROFESSIONAL (P) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) AND
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2006-01 TO CHANGE THE
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION FROM PROFESSIONAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (PAO) TO lOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(lR-7) AT 407 NORTH MCCLAY STREET - PMR INC., APPLICANT
Filed by PMR, Inc. to change the zoning from Professional (P) to Single
Family Residence (R1) and the General Plan Designation from
Professional and Administrative Office (PAO) to low Density Residential
(lR-7) to allow a new house at 407 North McClay Street
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on August 11,
2006, and notices mailed
Motion: Continue the item to the September 5, 2006 meeting at the request of
the applicant.
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES:
None (0)
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Christy (1)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AT 7:05 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:06 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
W.SA
WORK STUDY SESSION
Proposed Shopping Cart Regulations - Jay Trevino, Executive Director,
Planning & Building Agency. Highlights of this presentation are as follows:
. NICE committee held several sessions to discuss the issues
. NICE committee reviewed approaches in other communities, conferred
with the Grocers Association and met with affected merchants
. The problem is not just grocery carts but includes other merchants
groups
. Carts are abandoned throughout the City
. Once abandoned by commercial patrons, carts can be picked up by
transients or others
. Abandoned and misused carts create negative impression, leads to the
impression that things are "out of control", and affects ability to attract
and maintain residents, businesses
. Expense of cart retrieval borne by the City
. Potential safety concerns with children when they ride or play in carts
. Carts are abandoned in the neighborhoods
. Carts are abandoned in commercial areas
. Carts obstruct the public right-of-way
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. Carts are used by non-shoppers
. The City of Anaheim regulations include the following:
o containment plan
o retrieva I plan
o signs on carts
o notice to customers
o exempt if 5 or less carts
. The City of Glendale regulations include the following:
o containment system or control method
o maintain retrieval service
o retrieval documentation
o notice to customers
o maximum 5 carts a day loss
. The City of Long Beach regulations include the following:
o Containment program
o I. D. info on each cart
o Cart removal warning signs
o Retrieval within 24 hours
o Administrative fines for non-compliance
. The City of Buena Park ordinance has the following conditions:
o Cart containment Plan
. A sign is affixed to each cart that identifies the owner of
the cart or the retailer or both, notifies the public that
unauthorized removal of a cart or possession of a cart is
a violation, and, lists a valid phone number or address for
the return of a cart
o Physical measures
. Disabling devices installed & maintained on carts
. Security Guards
. Confining carts to inside building unless accompanied by
an employee
. Bollards and chains to prevent removal from premises
. Security deposit by customer for cart use
. Santa Ana reguiations should have two components: containment and
provisions for cart retrieval by merchants
. For maximum flexibility, merchants should be required to submit a plan
for both containing and retrieving carts
. Containment options include: security personnel, physical construction
barriers, electronic locking system, and, carts restricted to in-store use
. Retrieval plan will require that carts have contact name/number of
each merchant; contact name/number for retrieval contractor
. Plan will delineate pick-up routes and frequency; retrieval contractors
will provide a weekly report for all stores utilizing their service, and
retrieval contractors will agree to random checks by City staff to verify
information
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. Other considerations:
o Deposit system
o Creating other ways for patrons to transport merchandise
o Labeling carts
o Requiring new businesses to install and or implement
containmenVretrieval plans
o Timeframes for compliance
. After Council direction staff will develop procedures for submitting cart
containmenVretrieval plans, potential fees to offset staff time; and other
administrative procedures
Following the staff presentation several individuals addressed Council
supporting implementation of an ordinance to regulate use of shopping
carts. Speakers noted that the presence of shopping carts in the
residential neighborhoods not only creates blight, but also creates a
potential safety concern if children are allowed to ride in the carts. The
following residents addressed this issue: Mary Guzman, Mark Guzman,
George Collins, Bruce Smith, Tim Rush, Steve McGuigan, Debbie
McEwen, Julie Stroud, Glen Stroud, Dave Hoen, Judy Edge, Vicky
Yamamoto, and Tish Leon.
Steve Garcia, representing Superior Warehouse, and Joe Cabrera
representing Northgate Markets supported an ordinance which would
assist vendors in containing shopping carts on store premises.
Council discussion ensued and all members expressed the need for an
ordinance that aggressively addresses the issues of cart containment and
retrieval. Councilmembers requested that the Neighborhood Improvement
and Code Enforcement Council Committee consider the suggestions
made by residents and the Council, and develop language for a new
ordinance.
COMMENTS
90A PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steve McGuigan noted that the City needed to review the vending
machine ordinance and amend what needs to be changed so that we can
implement vending regulations right away.
Pat McGuigan thanked the Council for considering the shopping cart
ordinance. She also noted that the Santa Ana Winds had a 35th reunion of
band members, and conducted an afternoon concert on the Federal
Courthouse lawn.
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COMMENTS
Jackie Deter raised issues concerning the Renaissance Plan.
Alex Vega talked about the progress made in the Santa Anita area of
Santa Ana.
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Alvarez
. Reported that the Santa Anita neighborhood held its first neighborhood
concert which was very well attended and very successful
Councilmember Solorio
. Commended the Library Director for the passport services program
which is now available through the Library
ADJOURNMENT - 8:40 P.M. - To Tuesday, September 5,2006 at 5:30 p.m., City Hall,
Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
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f if' Patricia E. Healy
L> Clerk of the Council
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES